[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by BobKat1

So the restrictions and covenants are just "suggestions"?

For somebody who has over 800 posts on this site, you must have read many times the rules are the rules. If you break them somebody will let you know.
Or are you just trying to stimulate the discussion? Huh?
BTW you can go here to read what they are.........http://www.districtgov.org/departmen.../download.aspx

[VillagesFlorida]

Originally Posted by Skip2MySue

Speaking of stuffed, we have a 3' tall goose that stands watch over our home in the flower bed in NJ. DW has probably spent $200 on various costumes for Mr. Goose which are changed based on the season or holiday. All our fellow neighbors seem to enjoy the display but it doesn't sound like when we graduate from Snowflakes to Frogs our Goose will be welcomed?
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Your goose might be welcomed if it resides north of CR 466. We can have lawn ornaments, statues, etc. in our yards. Most folks do a good job of not overdoing it but I have seen a few "decorations" that I wouldn't want on the lawn next door to mine. One of our neighbors actually has a goose that she dresses according to the holiday, time of year, etc. Perhaps your goose and this one could become best friends?

[buggyone]

I really like the life-sized Dalmation dogs that sit by some driveways north of 466. Some of the people have reindeer antlers on their dogs now and one has a Santa hat.

Yes, us folks north of 466 do enjoy the lawn ornaments.

[mulligan]

The restrictions are enforced by the department of community standards. Each county has one. Once the developer records the restrictions, this department takes on the enforcement. All it takes is a phone call to get the process started. They respond quickly in Sumter County.

[graciegirl]

When we moved into our new home in Hadley, one of the near neighbors had 46 lawn ornaments in the backyard and we lived near enough to see the identity of each and to be able to count them.

These same nice people had several ornaments in the front yard and a couple of large pots with artificial flowers. The ornaments and artificial flowers and a couple of the pots in the front yard were subsequently removed.

Even in the side and front yards in homes south of 466 some ornamentation is allowed but must be cleared first by ARC.

[skip0358]

Originally Posted by mulligan

The restrictions are enforced by the department of community standards. Each county has one. Once the developer records the restrictions, this department takes on the enforcement. All it takes is a phone call to get the process started. They respond quickly in Sumter County.

Your so true all it takes is a phone call. Unfortunatly very few people will call on their neighbor. But when TV turns into a non abiding community then it's wow what happened, how'd it get this way. Somebody should do something.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by mulligan

The restrictions are enforced by the department of community standards. Each county has one. Once the developer records the restrictions, this department takes on the enforcement. All it takes is a phone call to get the process started. They respond quickly in Sumter County.

There is only one Department of Community Standards and is not a county function.
For more info...........
http://www.districtgov.org/departmen...standards.aspx

It is worth noting that: The Community Standards Deed Compliance Division is entirely complaint driven.


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[mulligan]

I stand corrected. thanks & Merry Christmas

[Whalen]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

There is only one Department of Community Standards and is not a county function.
For more info...........
http://www.districtgov.org/departmen...standards.aspx

It is worth noting that: The Community Standards Deed Compliance Division is entirely complaint driven.


Contact Us
1894 Laurel Manor Drive
The Villages, FL 32162

Community Standards
Phone: 352-751-3912
Fax: 352-751-6707
Email Deed Compliance

Architectural Review
Phone: 352-751-6719
Fax: 352-751-6707
Email Architectural Review

Business Hours:
8am to 5pm, EST
Monday – Friday
Excluding Holidays

Thanks Bogie.

Yes, do note that this system is now complaint driven. Over the last few months I have noticed pink flamingos, gazing balls, garden fairies,
a religious grotto etc on front lawns.

Guess nobody is complaining.

Personally I am uncomfortable with this system. We should not have to be responsible for enforcing the covenants by calling in our neighbors.
When we moved here over 2 years it was the responsibility of Community Watch.

[Skip2MySue]

Originally Posted by VillagesFlorida

Your goose might be welcomed if it resides north of CR 466. We can have lawn ornaments, statues, etc. in our yards. Most folks do a good job of not overdoing it but I have seen a few "decorations" that I wouldn't want on the lawn next door to mine. One of our neighbors actually has a goose that she dresses according to the holiday, time of year, etc. Perhaps your goose and this one could become best friends?

Because we live South of 466 in Pennecamp it sounds like my goose is cooked. No chance to raise a gaggle of little goslings
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[Happinow]

Originally Posted by skyguy79

You think you gotta duck? I worked for the DMV Issuing Office in Albany!

Just try the DMV office in Queensbury......I'd rather walk than have to deal with them...

[RichieB]

Originally Posted by Happinow

Just try the DMV office in Queensbury......I'd rather walk than have to deal with them...

Hang in there......not much longer......

[Wing-nut2]

[skyguy79]

Originally Posted by Happinow

Just try the DMV office in Queensbury......I'd rather walk than have to deal with them...

I was at the Queensbury DMV several years ago while camping at Lake George. I needed to do a transaction I forgot to do before going on vacation, so down there I went. When I got there the line was going out the door and before I made it in the computer went down. So as I wait there I pondered if I should tell those waiting near me if I should let them know who I was and where I work. I decided to do so and what I told them was that I was a DMV supervisor in Albany and isn't it poetic justice that one of us had to wait in line while the computer was down! They had a pretty good laugh at my comment. When talking to the supervisor from that office some time after my vacation was over she told me that I should have identified myself and they would have taken me in out back. I told her that's ok. I don't like looking for special favors despite my position.

As far dealing with them, I can't speak specficlly on your experiences, but having experienced the agony on both sides of the counter I can say that life behind the counter is by far much more difficult than in front of it. The public preceves our actions as our being difficult, but in fact a lot of it is because we don't have a choice in the matter and many times don't like what we ourselves have to do. Besides management pushes for quantity rather than quality. The public wants both, but that's not always possible. Damned if you do, damned if you don't! Anyway, I'm 10 years retired now and despite that, my opinion on the DMV service hasn't waivered one iota! I'm now more understanding than most when dealing with any DMV office - any state.

I'll get off my soapbox now. Someone's pusing me off so they can get on it!

[bluedog103]

Originally Posted by skip0358

Your so true all it takes is a phone call. Unfortunatly very few people will call on their neighbor. But when TV turns into a non abiding community then it's wow what happened, how'd it get this way. Somebody should do something.

When I moved here I accepted the deed restrictions and as far as I know we comply with all of them and always will. That being said, it would take a major infraction for me to rat out a neighbor. First of all, when I have a problem with a neighbor I talk with that neighbor. Doesn't have to be a confrontation, usually just a conversation. I've never had to do that in TV but have done it in other places we've lived. I have enough of a backbone to speak with anyone face to face. I don't need anyone else to do it for me.
Second, some things just aren't that important to me. If they bother another resident, they all know how to knock on a door or dial a phone. I'm not about to walk around the neighborhood with a clipboard in hand.
You really have to make sure you know your neighbor. They can very easily crank up the stereo from 1 hour before sunrise and blast it until 10:00 P.M. They can have their guests routinely park in front of your home, day and night. There are ways to make you miserable which are perfectly legal. The identity of the enforcers is rarely a secret.